Final farewell to Afghan conflict soldier Zak Cusack
FAMILY and friends were gathering today to say their goodbyes to a soldier who died in Afghanistan.
The funeral of Gunner Zak Cusack, from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, was due to take place at noon today at St Saviour's Church, Smallthorne.
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Zak Cusack
Zak, aged 20, from Smallthorne, died on May 26 during an exchange of small arms fire with insurgent forces in an area around Enezai Village.
The funeral, with full military honours, was due to be led by the Reverend Richard Grigson, vicar of Smallthorne, with Padre Anne Freestone, chaplain to the military, 4th Regt Royal Artillery.
The funeral was to be followed by a private interment at Burslem Cemetery with a firing party.
3 Comments
by Helen, Longton
Thursday, June 17 2010, 10:44PM
“Gone but not forgotten, my thoughts are with your family and friends, so young and brave, a true hero, may you r.i.p Zak xx”
by nicola, smallthorne
Thursday, June 17 2010, 1:36PM
“ive just come back from ford green road, watching zaks funeral. zak was obviously a well loved person and will be truly missed. it was heart breaking to see his coffin being brought out. hope you r.i.p, sending love and hope for his friends and family. xxxxx”
by Rob, Stoke
Thursday, June 17 2010, 12:47PM
“As a former soldier, my thoughts and prayers are with Zak's family today.
Zak was truely a hero. May you RIP”